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Aspirant

Jan 09, 2019

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Disable 2.4 GHz radio in AP mode on firmware2.2.1.210

Trying to disable 2.4 GHz radio on Orbi. The option to uncheck "Enable Wireless Router Radio" under Advanced Setup -> Wireless Settings -> Advanced Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) is not there as p...

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FURRYe38
Jan 09, 2019
Disabling of any radio on the Orbi is not officially support currently on the Orbi.

There a reason you need to do this?

You can try this if you really need to disable radios:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/How-to-set-a-separate-SSID-for-the-5-GHz-network-on-your-Orbi/td-p/1396594/jump-to/first-unread-message

Theres been mixed results...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Jan 09, 2019

Disabling of any radio on the Orbi is not officially support currently on the Orbi.

There a reason you need to do this?

You can try this if you really need to disable radios:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/How-to-set-a-separate-SSID-for-the-5-GHz-network-on-your-Orbi/td-p/1396594/jump-to/first-unread-message

Theres been mixed results...

tbosey

Aspirant

Jan 09, 2019

I have one AP utilizing the 2.4 GHz radio for legacy gear on a separate SSID. I want all others to utilize 5 GHz. Will return product and probably move to Netgear Nighthawk X6S EX8000. Thanks.

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 09, 2019
Good Luck. :smileywink: